The Physiological Society
The Society's main aims are to promote the advancement of physiology and to facilitate communication, both between scientists and with the wider public, through: the publication of scientific journals; support for scientific meetings; grants to allow physiologists to attend scientific meetings and develop research collaborations; and by supporting education and outreach activities.
Activities & Mission
The Society's main aims are to promote the advancement of physiology and to facilitate communication, both between scientists and with the wider public, through: the publication of scientific journals; support for scientific meetings; grants to allow physiologists to attend scientific meetings and develop research collaborations; and by supporting education and outreach activities.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 64% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £4,800,000 | £3,730,000 | £3,679,000 | £16,858,000 | £5,100,000 | 23 / 700 |
| 2023 | £4,330,000 | £3,898,000 | £3,730,000 | £16,141,000 | £4,400,000 | 25 / 700 |
| 2022 | £4,153,000 | £4,017,000 | £3,964,000 | £15,762,000 | £3,700,000 | 23 / 690 |
| 2021 | £4,130,000 | £3,800,000 | £3,616,000 | £17,790,000 | £2,900,000 | 25 / 803 |
| 2020 | £4,452,000 | £3,587,000 | £3,386,000 | £16,492,000 | £3,497,000 | 25 / 571 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Physiological Society
What does The Physiological Society do?
The Society's main aims are to promote the advancement of physiology and to facilitate communication, both between scientists and with the wider public, through: the publication of scientific journals; support for scientific meetings; grants to allow physiologists to attend scientific meetings and develop research collaborations; and by supporting education and outreach activities.
How much income did The Physiological Society report in 2024?
The Physiological Society reported total income of £4.80m and reported expenditure of £3.73m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Physiological Society?
The Physiological Society has a program ratio of 76.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Physiological Society registered as a charity?
The Physiological Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 September 1962 as charity number 211585. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Physiological Society?
The Physiological Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Michael Tipton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Physiological Society operate?
The Physiological Society operates across 2 areas: City Of Westminster and Islington.
Is The Physiological Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Physiological Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 211585.
Details
Hodgkin Huxley House
30 Farringdon Lane
LONDON
EC1R 3AW
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